Germany
Germany: Wanted: a simpler, stronger second pillar system
02 Apr 2013
The German second pillar appears to have taken a backseat in discussions about reforming the country’s pension system, finds Nina Röhrbein
Germany: A wish list
02 Apr 2013
Nina Röhrbein asked the German pensions industry what it wants for the occupational pension sector
Germany: Forced into strategic moves
02 Apr 2013
Occupational pension funds are adapting their investment strategies to continuing low-interest rates and the impending IORP Directive. Nina Röhrbein reports
Germany: A study of dream versus reality
02 Apr 2013
Spezialfonds investors would ideally like greater exposure to higher-returning real estate, alternatives and equity, according to Hans-Jürgen Dannheisig and Clemens Schuerhoff
Germany: We have a few questions
02 Apr 2013
As far as the IORP II quantitative impact study is concerned, the German occupational pension sector does not know what it is good for. Barbara Ottawa reports
Germany: Navigating through stormy weather
02 Apr 2012
When it comes to asset allocation, German pension funds are under increasing pressure from various sources, writes Torsten Köpke
Germany: No-man’s- land
02 Apr 2012
Nina Röhrbein analyses how the current financial and interest rate environment is affecting German pension funds’ asset allocation
Germany: Ten years of master KAG – an interim assessment
02 Apr 2012
Clemens Schuerhoff and Hans-Jürgen Dannheisig draw on their experience in specialist consulting to assess the achievements and challenges for master KAGs in Germany
Germany: Two anniversaries and a critique
02 Apr 2012
Mercer’s November 2011 summary of German corporate pension provision notes that “….supplementary pension plans… typically either adopt a book reserving approach, with or without segregated assets, or ...
Germany: Are Pensionsfonds maturing?
02 Apr 2012
Klaus Stiefermann, Sabine Mahnert and Dr Cornelia Schmid argue that a few regulatory adjustments could greatly improve occupational pensions
Germany: Providers of liquidity
02 Apr 2012
As banks are withdrawing from project financing in real estate and infrastructure, Versorgungswerke like the BVK are stepping in and actively seeking investment partners, finds Barbara Ottawa
